Canisteo No. 2 North

Prairie River-TR· Itasca, Minnesota· Earth· 100 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Physical Details

Dam Height 100 ft (taller than 99.1% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.2K acre-ft
Surface Area166 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Modified2016
NID IDMN01677

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

ERP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Canisteo No. 2 North?

Canisteo No. 2 North is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Who owns Canisteo No. 2 North?

Canisteo No. 2 North is owned by ERP (Private).

When was Canisteo No. 2 North last inspected?

Canisteo No. 2 North was last inspected on August 2, 2017.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.